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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LEEB 12 TD TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY PRIOR TO STARTING UP! KEEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! ART.: ART.: 60015262 ISSUE: 08/2020...
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HORSCH: ..............Confirmation of receipt of machinery Warranty claims become only effective when the first use of the machine is reported to HORSCH Maschinen GmbH within a week. www.horsch.com under SERVICE PARTNERBEREICH an interactive PDF form is available for down- load for this purpose (not available in all languages).
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EG-Konformitätserklärung HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH Kleegartenstraße 54, D-94405 Landau a. d. Isar erklärt hiermit in alleiniger Verantwortung als Hersteller, dass das nachfolgend genannte Produkt: Gezogene Pflanzenschutzspritze Leeb 12 TD Typ: den einschlägigen grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der Richtlinien 2006/42/EG und 2009/127/EG entspricht.
Table of contents Introduction ...........6 Two-tank system with variant CCS Pro ..39 Foreword ............6 Supply lines between tractor and machine ..39 Notes on representation .........6 Traffic compliant equipment ......40 Service............7 Instruction stickers ........42 Warranty claim processing ......7 Components ..........43 Consequential damage........7 Drawbar and connecting.......43 Safety and responsibility ......8...
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Multi-function handle ........65 Preparation for spraying operation ....99 Default assignment multi-function handle ... 66 Calculating filling / refill quantities ....101 Transport, document and safety container ... 67 Filling table for residual areas ....102 Document roll ..........67 Filling the spraying mixture container Lifting points ..........68 through the filling port ......104 Folding boom ..........69...
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..........143 Appendix ...........167 Overview of folding boom Tightening torque ........167 lubrication points ........145 HORSCH Leeb metering cup .....169 Maintenance of brake system.....149 Determining the placing quantity in l/ha ..169 General visual inspection ......149 Nozzle selection and control ....169 Inspection of brake lining ......150...
Pay attention Warning notes to the safety notes! These operating instructions distinguish be- HORSCH will not assume liability for any dam- tween three different types of warning notes. age or malfunctions resulting from failure of complying with the operating instructions.
• incorrect setting of the unit (incorrect connec- • HORSCH Company would like you to be com- tion, non-observance of setting tables) pletely satisfied with your machine and our services. failure to comply with the operating instruc- •...
Please read and comply with the following safety are considered not as intended. notes, before you start to use the machine! Horsch does not assume any liability for dam- Intended use ages resulting from the unintended use of the machine.
The person is acquainted with the function of ¾ service personnel from HORSCH. This refers to the machine within the scope of its work and the following activities: is able to assess and avoid any work related dangers.
Children in danger Wear the personal protective outfit stipulated in the safety data sheet of the crop protection agent last used when cleaning the crop protec- Children are not able to assess dangers and may tion sprayer. behave unpredictably. Children are therefore especially endangered: NOTE Keep children away from the machine.
The machine must only be put into operation ¾ whether the parking brake is fully released after receiving instructions by employees of • the authorized dealer or a HORSCH em- function of the service brake • ployee. The machine registration form must be com- ¾...
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Hydraulics If in doubt about the safety-relevant status of the machine, e.g. in case of leaking operating fluids, visible damage or unexpected changes The hydraulic system is under high pressure. in travel behaviour: Escaping fluid can penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries.
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Jump away from the machine. Ensure a safe specially trained by HORSCH for this purpose. ¾ stand when jumping. Do not touch the outside of the machine.
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Switch off the PTO-shaft if it is no longer Check the area immediately around the ma- ¾ ¾ needed. chine (for children!) before driving off and commissioning the machine. Ensure sufficient Ensure sufficient overlapping of profile tube ¾ visibility. and PTO-shaft guard. Check the condition of the folding boom and Allow PTO-shaft locks to click into place.
Service the machine according to the mainte- claim. ¾ nance plan, see chapter Care and maintenance. HORSCH is not liable for damages to life and Only perform the work described in these ¾ limb as well as property damages resulting from operating instructions.
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When cleaning with high pressure cleaning ¾ by an operator who has been trained by equipment or steam jets keep a distance of at HORSCH for this purpose. least 150 cm to machine components. After cleaning, check all hydraulic lines for ¾...
Danger zone Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can No person may be present in the danger zone result in severe or even fatal physical injuries. while the machine is in operation! Do not stand under lifted loads. Lower such ¾...
Safety stickers Safety stickers on the machine warn of hazards Clean soiled safety stickers. ¾ at dangerous points and are an important part Damaged or illegible safety stickers must be ¾ of the safety equipment of the machine. Missing replaced immediately. safety stickers increase the risk of severe or Affix the specified safety stickers on spare ¾...
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Staying in the operating Do not stand inside the range range of the drawbar between of a lifted but unsecured load! tractor and towed machine is prohibited! 04002622 04002626 Danger of burning on hot Keep a sufficient safety distance surfaces. to the slewing range of the Keep a safe distance to hot machine!
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The pressure accumulator is charged with gas or oil pressure. Dismantle and repair only in strict compliance with the instructions in the technical manual. 00381135...
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Position of safety stickers (depending on equipment) Only with PTO-shaft pump option Safety stickers with the addition “2x” can be found on either side of the machine.
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Safety stickers with the addition “2x” can be found on either side of the machine.
These work activities may be carried out only by The permissible dimensions and weights for persons trained by HORSCH for this purpose. ¾ transport must be complied with. The tractor must be large enough so that ¾...
Initial commissioning of Select the machine geometry (b). ¾ the service brake system NOTE Perform test braking in empty and loaded con- dition of the crop protection sprayer thereby checking the braking behaviour of the tractor and the crop protection sprayer. We recommend conducting a drawing adaptation between tractor and crop protection sprayer in a professional workshop to ensure optimal braking...
Adjusting the hydraulic "Transport position" suspension mode: system on the hydraulic Press the button until the dot on the symbol appears in green. valve block The transport mode must be left as soon as ¾ the crop protection prayer shall move again on NOTE its own wheels.
Technical data NOTE Payload = permissible total weight - basic weight DANGER Exceeding the permissible payload is prohibited. Danger of accident caused by unstable driving! Carefully determine the payload and thus the permissible filling of the machine. Not all filling media allow a complete filling of the machine.
Type plate The type plate with the CE marking is located on the frame of the machine. Data on the type plate: Chassis number Model designation EC vehicle type Year of construction Dimensions Data in mm (transport dimensions) 12 TD Folding boom (15/24) 2 7 0 9 9 7 0 5...
12 TD Folding boom (14/28/42) 1 0 4 7 6 2 9 5 9 4 9 1 2 2 3 0 0 3 2 6 4 • Deviations due to technical further development reserved. NOTE: • The dimensions may vary depending on the machine equipment and design of the folding boom. •...
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Permissible drawbar load: 4,000 kg permissible axle load: 10,000 kg With decreasing tyre pressure, the tyre load bearing capacity will also decrease. In this case pay attention to the reduced payload of the machine: Load bearing capacity per wheel Tyres Load 25 km/h 40 km/h...
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Load bearing capacity per wheel Tyres Load 25 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h index permissible with air permissible with air permissible with air load bearing pressure load bearing pressure load bearing pressure capacity (kg) (bar) capacity (kg) (bar) capacity (kg) (bar) A l l i a n c e LI 171 D...
Noise development data The work place related emission value (sound pressure level) is 74 dB(A), measured in operating condition with the cabin closed at the ear of the tractor driver. Measuring instrument: OPTAC SLM 5. The sound pressure level mainly depends on the vehicle used. Required tractor equipment The tractor must meet the specified power requirements and be fitted with all necessary electric, hydraulic and brake connections for the brake system to be able to work with the machine.
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NOTE All values represent the max. required amount of oil for the respective function! Hydraulic oil in the machine: Hydraulic/gear oil OMV austromatik IGB The hydraulic/gear oil in the machine is suitable for the combined hydraulic/gear oil circuits of all common tractor brands. Tractor control units: 1x dual-acting for hydraulic support 1x pressureless return...
Design This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the design of the machine and designates the individual assembly groups and actuating components. It is best to read this chapter directly on the machine. Overview Spraying mixture container 1 Platform Spraying mixture container 2 Hand washing tank Filling dome spraying mixture container Wheels and tyres...
Hydraulics NOTE The hydraulic cylinders must be filled again with hydraulic oil after carrying out installation WARNING work on the hydraulic system. This is done by Accidental hydraulic movements (e.g. caused by selecting all hydraulic functions several times. passengers, children or air in the hydraulic sys- Hydraulic cylinders must extend and retract tem) can lead to severe accidents and injuries! without jerking.
Fluid circuit - Construction elements on machines of the CCS Pro variant 1. Spraying mixture container 1 23. Internal cleaning 2. Spraying mixture container 2 24. Agitator 3. Fresh water tank 25. Switching unit tank 1 outlet 4. Electrical 5-way valve on suction side 26.
Supply lines between variant CCS Pro tractor and machine The Leeb 12 TD is equipped with a tank ca- pacity of 12,000 l. The tank is hereby divided into a 7,000 l front container and a 5,000 l rear container. Both tanks are connected by a con- necting element and are filled simultaneously via a filling port.
Components Hydraulic support The hydraulically operated support supports the Drawbar and connecting uncoupled trailed sprayer. Operation takes place via a double-acting control valve on the tractor. NOTE Positively secure the coupling bolt after connect- ing the crop protection sprayer! 2 variants are available to connect the crop protection sprayer: Ball head K80 for lower link hitching •...
Shut-off valve (only for Hydraulics lockout switch machines with passive The electric switch on the tractor is used to follow-up steering) switch off all hydraulic functions (folding the folding boom, steering axle active). The switch must be operated by the driver. A lock valve is installed on the front of the However, the spraying pump remains active, machine to be able to lock or release the trailing...
In the standard version, the Leeb 12 TD has a rigid axle as front axle and a trailing steering axle as rear axle. CAUTION Risk of accident from the machine topping over at excessive speeds in curves e.g.
Vehicle variant Active steering of Rear axle: • both axles (option) Under 25 km/h: The axle is in the follow- ¾ up mode Optionally, an automatic Ackerman steering for Above 25 km/h: The axle is disabled ¾ active steering of both axles is available. automatically to ensure increased driving stability and safety.
NOTE Information on the operation and adjustment of the slope mode with steering correction is provided in the HORSCH Terminal operating Mechanical steering stop instructions. 4. Make this adjustment on both sides.
Hydropneumatic Mechanical release mechanism of suspension suspension The undercarriage height can be lowered The machine's suspension uses hydraulic manually if the machine fails (e.g. for repair work on the axle or suspension hydraulics, cylinders. The system includes an automatic level control, independently of the load condition. removal or replacement of the anti-lock braking system (ALB), as well as wheel changes).
Settings of the load sensing device: Valeurs de réglage de la correction de freinage automatique asservie à la charge: 475 714 600 0 Ventil Nr. / Valve No. / Valve N°. Leeb 12 TD Eingangsdruck / Input pressure / Pression d´entrée Frischwassertank Achslast...
Connection of brake system 1. Engage the brake of the tractor. 2. Open the lid of the coupling head on the tractor. WARNING 3. Fasten the coupling head of the brake line Danger of crushing, cutting, being pulled in, (yellow) correctly in the yellow coupling on being caught and impact caused by incorrectly the tractor.
Spraying mixture Uncoupling the brake system container 1. Secure the machine against unintended rolling away. Use the parking brake and wheel chocks for this purpose. WARNING 2. Pull the parking brake tight via the crank. Danger of poisoning – Do not climb into the 3.
The filling port (2) is located to the left of the illuviation valve. 1 Spraying mixture container 1 filling indicator 2 Spraying mixture container 2 filling indicator Filling port for fresh water tank The overflow of the fresh water tank is located at the rear of the machine and is routed via a Fresh water tank line to the underside.
NOTE WARNING Fill the fresh water tank only with clear water, Risk of crushing when folding the access ladder. never with crop protection agent or spraying Never reach into the crushing area of the ¾ mixture! ladder. WARNING Platform Danger of accident when performing repair work on the fresh water tank! Open the maintenance opening only for maintenance work and by DANGER...
Dome Hand washing tank DANGER NOTE Danger of injury by poisonous vapours! Do Fill only clean water into the hand washing ¾ not climb into the spraying mixture container! tank! The dome screen is located on the front solution tank. An entry opening is located on the second WARNING solution tank.
Spraying pump The pressure in the compensation tank (1) ¾ should lie permanently between 1 and 3 bar. Increase or lower the pressure via the tyre The crop protection sprayer is equipped with a filler (4). centrifugal pump for the spraying system. The If the pressure drops, check for leaks.
MIN and MAX. Illuviation valve with plastic funnel Switch off the pump to check or top up the ¾ oil level. Contact HORSCH Service if the oil must be ¾ topped up daily or if the oil is discoloured!
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1 Hinged lid 2 Handle to swing the illuviation valve 3 Parallelogram arm to swing the illuviation valve from transport to filling position 4 Switching fitting for canister flushing / closed circuit flushing line / shock nozzle and washing gun 5 Switch-over ball valve for sucking-off and Ecofill connection 6 Ecofill filling port...
Washing gun Stainless steel induction hopper Retaining clip for metering cup A washing gun for cleaning the illuviation tank The retaining clip serves for a safe and firm after filling can be found on the illuviation valve. stand of the metering cup. Apart from this, deposited residues can be flushed out of the canisters.
CCS - Continuous inside NOTE cleaning The external washing facility is supplied directly (Continuous cleaning system) by the spraying pump of the fresh water tank. NOTE WARNING Danger through accidental contact with spraying Fast cleaning process of the sprayer mixture! without leaving the tractor.
Agitator The two spraying mixture containers are equipped with a hydraulic agitator. Special injector nozzles in the agitator tube reinforce the stirring intensity. The switched on agitator mixes the spraying mixture inside the tanks and thus ensures a homogeneous mixture. The agitator and the agitator limit can be adjusted in 4 stages on machines of the CCS Pro variant.
If the solution tank content is less than 50 litres, Pay attention to the permissible filter combinations the agitator is deactivated permanently and or mesh sizes. The mesh sizes of self-cleaning cannot be reactivated. pressure filters and nozzle filters (optional) must always be smaller than the nozzle opening of Rising solution level: the nozzles used.
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Overview of pressure filter elements The pressure filter is equipped with 80 meshes/ inch² insert as standard. Depending on the use, additional filter inserts with 50 or 100 meshes/ Mesh size Meshes/ Nozzle inch² insert are available. [mm] square inch size from ‘03’...
Other ISOBUS compatible terminals may alternatively also be used. However, this should For machines with the CCS Pro variant there be discussed with the HORSCH- LEEB Service is a storage box next to the external control before use. terminal. The personal protective outfit can be...
When using an alternative terminal the ¾ respective operating instructions issued by the manufacturer must be followed! Yellow Green NOTE More Information on the operation and configuration of the multi-function handle is provided in the HORSCH Terminal operating instructions.
Transport, document and safety container It is located at the right of the hand washing tank. Machines with the CCS Pro variant feature an additional storage bin to the right of the external control terminal. Transport and safety container for the storage ¾...
Lifting points The machine can be fastened at the following points to secure it for transportation: Both sides at the front of the machine Both sides at the rear of the machine NOTE The chapter Safety notes must be followed!
Folding boom Proper condition of spraying boom and sus- pension have a considerable influence on the distributing accuracy for the spraying mixture. Complete wetting is achieved by correctly ad- justed spraying height of the folding boom to the crop. 1 Spraying boom with spraying lines 2 Nozzle protection tube 3 Parallelogram 4 Middle section...
Folding variants – folding boom Folding boom, 5-piece with reduced working width 15 m 15 m 24 - 30 m Folding boom, 5-piece with reduced working width 18 m 18 m 30 - 36 m Folding boom, 7-piece with reduced working width 12 m and 21 m 12 m 21 m 27 - 30 m...
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Folding boom, 7-piece with reduced working width 24 m 24 m 30 - 36 m Folding boom, 7-piece with reduced working width 27/28 m 27 / 28 m 38 - 42 m Folding boom, 7-piece with reduced working width 30 m 30 m 44 - 45 m...
BoomControl WARNING Danger caused by unexpected movements in automatic mode. Never come close to the ultrasonic sensor, while the BoomControl is in automatic mode! When operating the sprayer under high voltage power lines disable the BoomControl and operate the slope compensation Ultrasonic sensor on the folding boom manually! No persons may be present under the folding...
Transport lock BoomControl Pro (optional) Automatic folding boom control with active WARNING adjustment by the sensors on the folding boom wings. This ensures minimum drift at the lowest The folding boom package must be locked and possible working height, even at high speeds, checked during each road travel! on flat or slightly hilly terrain.
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Folding boom rest Parallelogram lock The folding boom rest is used to rest the folded The stroke of the parallelogram must always folding boom during road travel and prevents be locked during road travel. The parallelogram accidental unfolding. is locked automatically as soon as the folded folding boom is in the end position of the rest.
Slope compensation NOTE The folding boom is aligned horizontally via the slope compensation. Before starting road travel make sure that the If the terrain is uneven, the centre of gravity folding boom is locked and rests securely in the of the folding boom can be changed using the folding boom rest.
Spraying line Cleaning of nozzle pipe and nozzles The spraying line is cleaned by the circulation The spraying line is made of stainless steel system. The suction side of the crop protection pipe. The nozzle control has been designed as sprayer is set to fresh water for this purpose.
Nozzle body Multiple nozzle body manual triple The triple nozzle body is used if more than one Single nozzle body with pneumatic con- nozzle type is used. Only the vertically arranged trol valve nozzle will be supplied. By turning the nozzle body, another nozzle is If a pressure of more than 4 bar is applied to the brought into use.
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Multiple nozzle body pneumatic Multiple nozzle body manual 4-fold These multiple nozzle bodies are installed in the The 4-fold nozzle body is recommended if more form of dual or 4-fold versions. than only one nozzle type is used. Only the two In this case it is possible to switch the desired vertical nozzles will be supplied.
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Nozzle assembly and cleaning Nozzle replacement Turn the nozzles each by approx. 45° (to end Nozzle assembly ¾ position) to remove and install them. Use the delivered tool for this purpose: CAUTION ¾ CAUTION Spraying mixture running out! Use appropriate protective outfits. Catch spraying mixture in a suitable container and dispose of it.
Optional equipment 1. Actuate the control lever on the tractor mounted control valve to floating position (or neutral position). Hydraulic connections 2. Clean the hydraulic plugs on the hydraulic hoses before connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor. WARNING 3. Couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor control unit and ensure that they are Danger of infection caused by high pressure interlocked.
PTO-shaft pump (optional) DANGER In case of insufficient hydraulic power of the Danger of injuring during assembly! tractor the PTO-shaft pump can optionally be Before performing assembly work shut down used. ¾ the tractor and pull off the ignition key! For machines of the CCS Pro variant! ¾...
Hydraulic compressor Maintenance (optional) WARNING A hydraulic compressor is installed at the front Before starting maintenance, the tractor must be of the platform. It is operated via the tractor shut down and the compressor depressurized! hydraulics. The pressure gauge should not indicate any pressure.
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First oil change after 150 hours, ¾ then every 500 hours / 12 months Specification: SAE 10W-30 (0.9 l) 7 Filler neck with oil dipstick (min./max.) 8 Drain plug 9 Electronic pressure switch with ON/OFF switch Technical data max. air flow rate (l/min) max.
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Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy Fault on hydraulic valve of compressor or Check and repair, if necessary Compressor does not start, on solenoid valve in hydraulic valve block (workshop work) even though the tractor is in Compressor switched off by ON/OFF- Switch on compressor operation switch on pressure switch...
GPS receiver (optional) Installation The description applies to the GPS receiver CAUTION version of Müller Elektronik A101. Additional versions of other manufacturers may deviate. Risk of crushing from very powerful magnet on the base of the GPS receiver! Description When installing the GPS receiver, hold it firmly with both hands to make sure no fingers get The GPS receiver serves to determine the exact between the magnetic base of the GPS receiver...
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3. Connect the connecting cable to the RS232 port on the terminal. For more information about the right ¾ 1 Self-adhesive plate connection, refer to the HORSCH Terminal 2 Magnetic base TOUCH 800 or Terminal TOUCH 1200 3 Metal plate operating instructions.
Camera (optional) Wind meter (optional) The machine can optionally be equipped A wind meter can be mounted on the top side with rear view camera. The camera image is of the spraying mixture container. It provides displayed on the terminal. current values on wind speeds.
Edge and border nozzles Each folding boom has a border and an edge nozzle. They are located 10 cm outside of the last main nozzle. This applies only to folding booms without PrecisionSpray. Edge nozzle Example: When an edge nozzle is activated, the first blue and the first yellow nozzle are automatically switched off.
1. ISOBUS 2. SectionBox 3. Multi-function handle 4. Terminal HORSCH SectionBox, 13 sections When the main switch (4) is activated, all ¾ active sections or border/edge nozzles are enabled. If the main switch (4) is deactivated, all active ¾...
NightLight (optional) NOTE Extremely bundled light (LED spotlight) to Clean the filter as required. illuminate the spraying cones. When the spraying process is switched off at the headland the lights are automatically cleaned by a washing facility (optional). The LED spotlights are controlled via the terminal.
100 operating hours or as needed by turning the grey drain plug. NOTE The maximum settings on the compressed air controller of the control valve must not be ch- anged. Danger of tyre exploding! Settings may only be made by the HORSCH service.
Pack storage (optional) An optional pack storage can be installed at the right machine side under the covering. This is provided for the secure transport of crop protection agents. Filter-regulator combination NOTE Pack storage Release the pressure before drainage! When getting the machine ready for winter WARNING storage, check whether the water separator and the filter-regulator combination are empty.
Operation Connecting/Parking Whenever working on the machine pay attention to the associated safety DANGER notes in the chapter “Safety and There is a risk that persons may become prevention of accidents” as well as crushed and severely injured between machine the accident prevention instructions! and tractor! Instruct persons to leave the area between...
Connecting Machines with ball and socket coupling: Lower the drawbar or spherical cap with the • The machine must be properly connected to a hydraulic support onto the ball. tractor before any machine movements. Position the hold-down. • Check the gap between hold-down and •...
Transport position NOTE Check the following prior to road travel: WARNING the shut-off valve must be set to road travel. ¾ Danger of road accidents caused by losing the If equipped with an optional steering drawbar, machine or machine parts. ¾...
Parking 7. Depressurise the hydraulic lines and disconnect them. 8. Unhitch the machine. DANGER Machines with drawbar eye Serious accidents caused by the machine roll- Position the drawbar using the hydraulic • ing away! support to be able to release the bolt. Park the machine on a flat, paved surface.
Folding the folding boom 5. only for pneumatic brake system: Press in the button (service brake) on the releasing valve against the stop position. WARNING The service brake system releases and the Dropping or lowering machine parts can cause machine can be manoeuvred. severe crushing injuries etc.! Once the manoeuvring process is finished, pull out the button (service brake) on the...
DANGER NOTE Always keep a sufficient distance to overhead The folding process must be performed while the power lines when unfolding or folding in the machine is at standstill since the folding boom spraying boom! Contacting overheat power lines may otherwise sustain damages. can cause fatal injuries.
Preparation for spraying Pay attention to the permissible filter ¾ combinations or mesh sizes. operation The mesh sizes of pressure filters and nozzle filters must always be smaller than the nozzle opening of the nozzles used. Notes given by WARNING the manufacturer of the crop protection agent must be followed.
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Preparing the spraying mixture Protect contaminated crop protection agent ¾ canisters and the contaminated crop protection sprayer against precipitation. DANGER Ensure sufficient cleanliness during and after ¾ Danger caused by accidental contact with spraying mixture preparation to keep the risks crop protection agents and/or spraying as low as possible (e.g.
4. Switch on the agitator. Example 2: Addition of product, area 5. Add the calculated preparation quantity. The following is known: Rated tank volume 1000 l 6. Top up the water shortfall. Residual quantity in tank 200 l 7. Before starting the spraying operation stir up Required water 500 l/ha the spraying mixture as instructed by the crop...
Filling table for residual areas NOTE Use the “Filling table for residual areas” to ¾ calculate the required refill quantity for the last spraying mixture container filling. Subtract the residual quantity in the spraying ¾ line from the calculated refill quantity! See also chapter “Spraying line”.
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Filling with water Never exceed the permissible payload of ¾ the crop protection sprayer when filling the NOTE spraying mixture container. Pay attention to the specific weight of the fluid ¾ When filling, pay attention to the permissible to be filled in. payload of your crop protection sprayer! When filling keep an eye on the level gauge ¾...
Filling the spraying mixture 7. Close the filling valve. container through the filling port 8. Uncouple the suction hose. 9. Close the connection with the cap. Pay attention to the applicable regulations for filling the spraying mixture container through the Direct filling / External filling suction hose from open water taps.
3. Fill the spraying mixture container. Watch the level gauge! No automatic shut- ¾ down when the tank is full! 4. Close the filling valve. 5. Uncouple the hose. 6. Close the connection with the cap. Filling via the filling dome NOTE Danger caused by overfilling the spraying Filling dome...
Illuviation of preparations Illuviation valve DANGER Wear appropriate protective clothing for the illuviation flush in the preparations. Observe the regulations and notes as well as the safety data sheet of the crop protection agent manufacturer! NOTE Filling connection for fresh water tank After the preparations have been illuviated, 1.
Flushing in liquid preparations Flush the respective preparation through the illuviation valve into the water of the spraying during the filling process on mixture container. A difference is in this case machines of the CCS Pro variant made between the illuviation of fluid and powdery preparations or carbonyl diamide.
Flushing in liquid preparations for full or partly filled spraying mixture container on machines of the CCS Pro variant At the beginning of the filling process the water sucked in through the suction hose is applied to the illuviation valve. Once the desired tank contents is reached, the suction valve will automatically switch over to the spraying mixture container.
Illuviation of powdery Pre-cleaning the canister with preparations and carbonyl spraying mixture diamide on machines of the CCS Pro variant NOTE Exercise particular caution when handling powdery preparations or carbonyl diamide! Strictly wear protective outfit and face protection! Before spraying completely dissolve the carbonyl diamide by the activated agitator.
Spraying operation Canister cleaning with fresh water Special notes for spraying NOTE operation Cleaning the canisters with flushing water dilutes the spraying mixture concentration! Check the crop protection sprayer by ¾ volumetric measurement before the start of the season. 1. Open the lid on the illuviation valve. •...
Teach procedures must be carried out by ¾ Spraying pressure, nozzle size, HORSCH service staff. placing quantity, travel speed, In case of deviations between the actual and ¾ agitator the displayed distance calibrate the position sensor (pulses per 100 m).
8. Switch on spraying via the terminal. Required application quantity: 200 l/ha For more information on the adjustment of ¾ Intended parameters, refer to the HORSCH Terminal Travel speed: 8 km/h operating instructions. Nozzle type: AI / ID...
The required agitating power depends on the A distance reduction is only possible if all ¾ preparations used and must be checked by the nozzles used at a time are of the same type user. and the same size. The minimum target area distance corresponds ¾...
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3. Switch on the circulation on the terminal. Control screen terminal - circulation 4. After drainage switch off the circulation to shut off the pump. 5. Close the ball valve (a) and remove the discharge hose. 6. Close the pressure output (b) with the cap.
Faults WARNING Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, winding up, being pulled in and impact caused by accidental lowering of lifted, unsecured machine parts. ¾ accidental starting and unintended rolling of the tractor/machine combination. ¾ Secure the tractor combination against unintended starting and accidental rolling away before faults on the machine can be rectified.
Nozzle selection Procedure The tables apply to 50 cm nozzle spacing. ¾ NOTE Nozzle sizes and colour coding acc. to ¾ ISO 10625 For the selection and use of nozzles you should also follow the data and recommendations of the With diagram and universal table respective nozzle manufacturer! 1.
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Application quantity l/ha Nozzle size Nozzle output l/min Travel speed km/h Pressure bar Travel speed km/h Pressure bar Universal table (b) with 50 cm nozzle spacing (with example) The values apply for water of 20 °C, pressure measured directly at the nozzle. Check the values with a measuring vessel before the start of application.
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With placing quantity table 1. Determine placing quantity and travel speed. 2. In the placing quantity table look for the column with the required travel speed. 3. Look for the line(s) with the required placing quantity (use approximate values, if necessary). 4.
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Pres- Pres- Placing quantity in l/ha at km/h Placing quantity in l/ha at km/h Type Type sure sure l/min l/min Colour Colour orange brown -015 green grey white yellow -025 lilac black turquoise blue violet bright- blue Universal table with 50 cm nozzle spacing (with example) The values apply for water of 20 °C, pressure measured directly at the nozzle.
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Pressure ranges of different nozzles Nozzle type Nozzle size Permissible pressure range [bar] min. pressure max. pressure LU / XRC - nozzles LU / XRC - nozzles LU / XRC - nozzles LU / XRC - nozzles 04 - 08 AD / DG / TT all sizes all sizes...
Residual quantities With the agitator switched on the technical residual quantity increases in contrast to the specified values. A differentiation is made between two For machines of the CCS Pro variant, the agi- types of residual quantities: tator is automatically deactivated at a solution Excess residual quantity after the end of ¾...
3. Activate the Pulling suction function on the In case of multiple nozzle bodies all existing external control terminal for approx. 10 sec. nozzles must be opened for cleaning. There to drain the suction connection for filling the is danger of deposits if this instruction is not spraying mixture container.
Do not aim the water jet directly at electrical ¾ ¾ new ones. Use only HORSCH original parts. or electronic components and bearings. Keep the water jet at a distance of at least 150 cm. Use only a flat jet.
CCS - Continuous inside cleaning Cleaning the crop protection sprayer (Continuous Cleaning System) NOTE Continuous inside cleaning is only possible ¾ Regular cleaning of the crop protection sprayer is with machines of the CCS and CCS Pro a prerequisite for proper maintenance and eases variants.
Cleaning the filter 1. Switch off the folding boom circulation. 2. Close the ball valve for pressure output. A ring spanner for work on the pressure and 3. Drain the filter. Open the valve for this suction filters is supplied with the machine. purpose.
Machines of the CCS Pro variant: Cleaning the sprayer with the tank empty 1. Start the Filter cleaning function on the external control terminal. 2. A note appears on the terminal that the filter NOTE can now be cleaned/replaced. The initially placed residual quantity is undi- 3.
Washing program on machines of the Cleaning the sprayer with the CCS Pro variant: tank filled 1. Fill the spraying mixture container with approx. 100 l of water. NOTE 2. Call up the cleaning menu on the terminal. The initially placed residual quantity is undi- 3.
Folding boom cleaning with “Air Valve” (option) This function blows out the technical residual quantities left in the folding boom lines after the cleaning process. This reduces deposits in nozzles and folding boom lines. Blow-out process 1. The air reservoirs on tractor and sprayer must be filled.
Changing the track width The track width can be changed by swapping the wheels. Three variants are available here, depending on the pressing depth of the rims: Flange Track width dimension Jack lifting points Variant 1 2.10 m 2.00 - 2.25 m 3.
Reattach all protective features that were ¾ removed for the purpose of care, service and Use only spare parts approved by HORSCH. ¾ maintenance work on the machine. Use only spare hoses approved by HORSCH ¾...
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Initiate protective measures (e.g. cover or ¾ NOTE even disassemble lines at particularly critical points) Before each commissioning when welding, drilling or grinding • Check hoses, pipes and connecting pieces ¾ when working with abrasive cutting wheels • for apparent faults or leaking connections. in the vicinity of plastic hoses and electric Remedy chafed sections on hoses and pipes.
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Lubricating the machine Lubricants The machine should be lubricated at regular intervals and after each cleaning action. NOTE This ensures operability and reduces repair costs and downtimes. A lithium-saponified multi-purpose grease ¾ with EP additives must be used for lubrication tasks.
Maintenance overview Leeb 12 TD Maintenance location Work instructions Interval After 10 operating hours Retighten all screw and plug-in Even firmly tightened screw connections can come loose Once connections as well as the hydraulic (e.g. because of material settlement or paint residues connections.
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Electrics Electrical lines Check for damage 50 h Lighting Check function daily Water system Piston diaphragm pump Cleaning, flushing daily Spraying mixture container Pressure filter Suction filter Dome screen Line filters in the nozzle lines Spraying nozzles Centrifugal pump Piston diaphragm pump...
Ball-and-socket coupling Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Ball-and-socket coupling Before connecting: Clean ball and spherical cap. daily Replace the foam ring if damaged and/or heavily soiled. daily Place the foam ring. daily Check ball and spherical cap for wear. The wear limit has 40 h been reached when the gauge rests fully on the ball or enters the spherical cap.
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Folding boom / parallelogram Visual inspection of folding joints for zero clearance, 50 h apparent faults and wear. In case of play or lose components, have faults corrected by HORSCH Customer Service. Folding boom Check setting yearly Wheels / brakes Undercarriage / wheels Check for damage (cracks, etc.)
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Maintenance location Work instructions Interval Suspension / steering Diaphragm reservoir Check hydrogen pressure yearly Tie rods and wishbone Check rubber gaskets and suspension pins 600 h Optional equipment PTO-shaft pump Check oil level at sight glass daily Change hydraulic oil (HVLP 46) and filter yearly Safety installations Lighting and warning boards...
Lubrication instructions Brand Lubricant designation Extreme operating conditions NOTE ARAL Aralub HLP 2 Lubricate all grease nipples (keep seals ¾ FINA FINA Marson EPL-2 clean). ESSO ESSO Beacon EP 2 Lubricate the lubrication points on the middle ¾ section and folding boom every 50 operating SHELL Tetinax AM hours or once every week!
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Lubrication points (lubricating grease: DIN 51825 KP/2K-40) - Lubricate the following, number of lubrication points in brackets Hydraulic support lubricate (3) 100 h Parking brake lubricate (1) 100 h Steering axle lubricate (4 on both sides) 100 h Ball socket lubricate (1) 100 h PTO-shaft pump...
Overview of lubrication points middle section NOTE Certain lubrication points can only be reached when the folding boom is unfolded or the paral- lelogram is raised or lowered. Pendulum lock Pendulum frame / central frame connection (for folding booms over 30 m standard, for folding booms under 30 m optional) Central frame Middle frame / central frame connection (for folding...
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Folding boom 5-piece with chain Middle section / inside wing Outside wing / collision protection Inside wing / outside wing (only with BoomControl ProPlus) The illustration may differ depending on the design of the folding boom control. The BoomControl ProPlus comes with three additional lubrication points.
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Folding boom 7-piece 2-fold folding with coupling bar Outside wing / collision protection Middle section / inside wing Middle wing / outside wing Inside wings / centre wings (only with BoomControl ProPlus) The illustration may differ depending on the design of the folding boom control. The BoomControl ProPlus comes with three additional lubrication points.
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Folding boom 7-piece triple folding Middle section / inside wing Outside wing / collision protection Inside wings / centre wings Middle wing / outside wing (only with BoomControl ProPlus) The illustration may differ depending on the design of the folding boom control. The BoomControl ProPlus comes with three additional lubrication points.
Maintenance of brake General visual inspection system WARNING NOTE A general visual inspection of the brake system must be performed! In order to achieve optimal braking characteristic The following criteria must be checked and minimal wear of brake linings we recommend and observed at this: the performance of a drawing adaptation between tractor and crop protection sprayer.
Inspection of brake lining Air vessel Open the inspection opening for checking the NOTE brake lining thickness by folding the rubber tab open. The air vessel must be drained daily! The brake lining must be replaced when the bottom edge of the wear pocket has been Pull the drain valve (3) until water stops running reached.
Maintenance of axle Test instructions for dual line service brake system (workshop Checking the bearing play of the work) wheel hub (workshop work) 1. Leak test Check all ports, pipe, hose and screw con- ¾ WARNING nections for leak tightness. Seal any leaks.
Check the wheel hub bearing Replacing the grease of the wheel clearance (workshop work) hub bearing WARNING WARNING Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, wound up, pulled in, caught and being caught, wound up, pulled in, caught and knocked by accidental starting and rolling away knocked by accidental starting / rolling away of...
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9. Grease the bearing shall in the mounted hub. 10. Fill grease between the tapered rollers and cage of the bearing until the rollers are com- pletely covered. 11. Remove old grease from the dust cap and clean thoroughly. 12. Fill the cap with long-term grease before reassembling it.
Axle adjustment (workshop work) Below, the values for adjusting toe-in, straight position and camber on the axle are listed. WARNING Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, wound up, pulled in, caught and knocked by accidental starting and rolling away of the tractor - machine combination. Secure both tractor and crop protection sprayer against accidental starting and unintended rolling before you start working on the machine.
¾ The utilization period of hydraulic hoses excessively aged! Use only original hydraulic should not exceed six years, including a hoses from HORSCH! possible storage time of maximum two years. Depending on the conditions of use (e.g. NOTE weather influences) or in case of higher strains...
Additional specifications of the hydraulic system (circuit diagrams, etc.) can be obtained from the NOTE HORSCH service department. Use only original spare hoses from HORSCH LEEB AS. These spare hoses withstand the chemical, Inspection criteria for hydraulic mechanical and thermal loads.
457 and a new calibration is made by using the new values. For the crop protection sprayer the standard value is 2,100 pulses/100 l. NOTE for more information on the adjustment of parameters, refer to the HORSCH Terminal operating instructions.
Write down the filling level indicated by the Use only tyres and rimes approved by ¾ ¾ Tank Control. HORSCH. Read the value under parameter 457 ¾ (pulses/100 l) in the terminal and write it down. Changing wheels Switch on the sprayer and run it for 15 minutes.
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NOTE WARNING Lower the machine using the mechanical release Never park the machine without securing it ¾ fixture of the suspension (must be returned to when the wheel(s) is/are dismantled! the original condition after the tyre change). Screw down the two screws on the valve block 9.
Autonomous hydraulic Inspection of the crop system (optional) protection sprayer PTO-shaft pump oil change Sprayer testing must only be carried out by au- thorized bodies. The national legal inspection intervals must be complied with! NOTE Wear your personal protective outfit (appropriate Pump capacity test clothes, nitrile- / butyl gloves, safety goggles, etc.).
Flow meter test To test the flow meter, the test adapter set ¾ can be ordered from HORSCH. 1. Disconnect the hose union to the flow meter on the middle section. 2. Connect the first hose of the test adapter set to the flow meter.
HORSCH sales partner in due time. Your brake drum, apply the brake of the machine HORSCH sales partner will be in a much better after washing until it warms up to allow any position to execute the maintenance service and water that has entered to evaporate.
Putting the sprayer system into winter storage Clean machine with fresh water See chapter Cleaning. ¾ Empty the machine completely Activate the air function (optional). ¾ Drain and clean suction filter. Filling connections ¾ Operate the high pressure cleaner until all ¾...
Open the cap and drain valve of the pressure NOTE ¾ output to drain the port. Refer to the supplied HORSCH terminal operating instructions (Chapter Winter storage of spraying system) for the further procedure putting the sprayer system in winter storage.
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Pressure output Clean the spraying system thoroughly with ¾ fresh water. This is the only way of ensuring that no more antifreeze mix is present in the sprayer. Machines of the CCS Pro variant: Let the existing cleaning programs run through several times with fresh water.
Attention must be paid to all valid regulations. Decommissioning and waste disposal must only be carried out by operators who have been trained by HORSCH. Contact a waste disposal company, if this should be necessary.
Appendix Tightening torque NOTE The tightening torques only serve as guidelines and are generally valid. Actual data given at the • corresponding points in the operating instructions have priority. Screws and nuts must not be treated with lubricants, since this would change the friction value. •...
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Inch screws Tightening torques - inch screws in Nm Screw Strength 2 Strength 5 Strength 8 diameter No marks on head 3 marks on head 6 marks on head Inch Coarse thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread Coarse thread Fine thread 12.2 13.5...
Nozzle selection and control The fluid level, which indicates the placing The HORSCH Leeb metering cup is used to quantity in l/ha on one side of the HORSCH adjust and check agricultural spraying imple- Leeb metering cup, shows at the same time on ments.
Liquid fertiliser operation Only use the black bayonet nuts for all the fol- lowing 3-jet nozzles. At present there are mainly two different types Various 3-jet nozzles and their fields of of liquid fertiliser available: application (at 8 km/h) Ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution ¾...
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Conversion table for spraying liquid fer- tiliser AHL (Ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution) NOTE When filling pay attention to the different densi- ties [kg/l] of the individual fluids and the permis- sible payload of the crop protection sprayer! Sol. N Sol.
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All details on technical specifications and pictograms are approximate and for information only. Subject to technical product revisions. HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH Tel.: +49 9951 6041-0 Kleegartenstraße 54 Fax: +49 9951 6041-3092 94405 Landau a. d. Isar E-Mail: info.leeb@horsch.com...